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Service-Learning Handout

Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center

Agency Description The Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center (CAFAC) is a non-profit arts organization that fills a unique niche in arts programming for the Twin Cities region. Its focus is on fine and industrial art forms that are produced using heat, spark, or flame—collectively known as "fire arts"—including sculptural welding, blacksmithing, glasswork, jewelry making, and others. CAFAC provides classes to anyone with an interest, from youth to adult and beginner to master-level artisans. We also offer studio rental facilities to working and emerging artists and feature a storefront gallery space. Position Description The volunteer position will work on current projects and tasks happening at CAFAC during the volunteer term. This can range from large scale public art fabrication to clerical tasks and shop maintenance. We are generally open Monday through Thursday and Saturday and could schedule during those times. We are a fun organization and have a lot of different tasks. Volunteers need not be concerned if you don't have skillsets related to metal fabrication. Any tasks that are required by a volunteer would be explained and instruction given prior. You also need not worry if you are more interested in clerical duties as we have many of those needed as well. How to Apply Applicants should apply through Jess Bergman Tank by email is best: Jess.Bergman.Tank@Cafac.org.

Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts Agency Description Foci - Minnesota Center for Glass Arts (MCGA) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the education and exhibition of glass arts. Our building hosts a glass studio, education center and dedicated exhibition space. Member-supported and staffed by member-artists, Foci MCGA offers advanced glass classes, where our expert instructors teach students a wide range of styles and techniques. Through these opportunities, we engage our local community and establish our Minneapolis studio as a premier destination in the appreciation of glass arts. Position Description We are seeking volunteers to help prep class materials for our flat glass classes, and help with the general running of our studio. A shift may involve creating class samples, sorting glass, answering the telephone,

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cleaning our gallery, or assisting tech staff in other maintenance duties. These shifts take place M-F 10am-4pm. How to Apply Interested volunteers should email kelly.nezworski@mnglassart.org

Highpoint Center for Printmaking Note: this option is for 5 hours, but not the full 10 hours you need for your class. So, you will need to complete an additional 5 hours with another organization. Agency Description

Highpoint is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the art of printmaking. Its goals are to provide educational programs, community access, and collaborative publishing opportunities to engage the community and increase the appreciation and understanding of the printmaking arts.

Position Description Volunteers will assist with one of our Free Ink Days, an art making event open to the public. Free Ink

Days happen three times a year, with each one having a different printmaking activity. Visitors are given a brief overview when they arrive, and are then helped through the process by staff and volunteers.

Free Ink Day is Saturday, March 14th from 12-4pm. Volunteers will be at Highpoint from 11:30am-4:30pm (5 hours total,) to help with setup and cleanup.

Volunteers will help set up the event, guide visitors through the printmaking activity, and assist with cleanup.

Volunteers are expected to be professional, yet have fun at the same time. This event gets quite busy, with around 300 visitors. People are there to have fun and be creative, so it is a really fun atmosphere!

How to Apply Interested volunteers should email tyler@highpointprintmaking.org

Northern Clay Center Agency Description Northern Clay Center advances the ceramic arts for artists, learners, and the community, through education, exhibitions, and artist services. Ongoing programs include exhibitions by contemporary regional, national, and international ceramic artists, as well as historical and architectural ceramics; classes and workshops for children and adults at all skill levels; studio space and grants for artists; and a sales gallery representing many top ceramic artists from the region and elsewhere. Opened in 1990, Northern Clay Center is now an established ceramic arts organization. Through special programs, lectures, symposia, and publications, we reach a national and international audience, as well as a direct audience of regional participants. Other programs, such as the American Pottery Festival, McKnight Residencies, and other fellowship grants, bring national artists to the region to continually feed a lively exchange of ideas and aesthetics.

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Position Description Galleries & Special Events Volunteer. Volunteer as part of the galleries team to prepare for exhibitions and special events this term. While you volunteer, you will learn how non-profit art galleries function in all aspects of the business.

OPPORTUNITIES AND DATES

Exhibition Installation, February 24-28, March 2-5:

Assist in exhibition installation for exhibitions: Triaxial Blends and It’s Still Political

Gain an inside look at how a gallery sets up an exhibition. This opportunity will include various prep work tasks as well as applied gallery skills.

Tasks may include, but are not limited to; o Installation and de-installation support o Packing and shipping o Administrative tasks as assigned o Distribution of marketing materials o Cataloging and archiving of press and marketing materials

NCECA Preparation and Support, February 24-28, March 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, March 30-April 3:

Assist in preparing for Northern Clay Center to travel to the 54th annual NCECA conference in Richmond, Virginia

Gain hands-on experience preparing the galleries for an out-of-state event

Tasks may include, but are not limited to; o Unpacking, packing, and shipping gallery items o Managing inventory of gallery items o Providing miscellaneous administrative support o Assisting with gallery sales o Other special projects as assigned

How to Apply To volunteer, please contact Stephanie Lenertz, Sales Gallery & Special Events Coordinator, by phone at 612.339.8007 x301 or by email at stephlenertz@northernclaycenter.org

Eden Prairie Art Center

Agency Description Eden Prairie (EP) is a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota established in 1858 with a population of approximately 64,000. Eden Prairie’s mission is to foster respect for the past, plan for the future, and deliver high quality public services that contribute to a strong sense of community. As part of that mission the Arts and Events program, housed within the Parks & Recreation department, strives to enhance the quality of life and foster creativity by providing access to the arts for people of all ages and abilities. We achieve this through affordable classes and workshops for ages 2 and up and community-wide events highlighting arts-based activities.

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Position Description

Volunteers for the EP Art Center (EPAC) help to educate the public about our programs, set-up, run, and tear down arts-based projects at events, assist teaching artists with studio tech or classroom work, or assist with general day-to-day tasks at the center.

There are several opportunities for volunteers to complete their service-learning requirement with the EPAC. Please see below for the various options we have for winter and spring 2020.

• Ceramic Studio Tech assistance- help EPAC’s studio tech with the basic functions of our clay studio including but not limited to: underglazing, glazing, learn and assist with firing pieces in our electric kilns, package work for pick-up, etc. The schedule would be coordinated based on student and studio tech availability/needs. Hours would include an orientation to the center and then working directly with our studio tech. Volunteers should have basic experience in ceramics for this position. • Fused Glass Firing assistance- help EPAC’s glass instructors with the basic functions of our glass studio including but not limited to: full fuse firing, tack fuse firing, slump firing, and/or annealing, package work for pick-up, etc. The schedule would be coordinated based on student and staff availability/needs. Hours would include an orientation to the center and then working directly with instructors. Volunteers should have basic experience in glass for this position.

• Class/workshop Assistant- assist an instructor for an Art Center class/workshop and gain valuable experience in how to run a class, work with supplies, etc. We have a variety of classes and based on volunteer’s experience and schedule, can coordinate specific classes/workshops to fulfill the 10 hours.

• Art Center Open House for Youth event- This is a fun event where we welcome people into our space to meet our teaching artists, make art, and have a great time! Volunteers assist a teaching artist in a hands-on art project for visitors. Possible projects include clay tiles, screen printing, collage, etc. This event is Saturday, April 18 from 1 – 4 pm. It is most helpful if volunteers are able to help with set-up at 12 pm through tear down ending at about 5 – 5:30 p.m. plus an hour of orientation at the EPAC that week. If additional hours are need for 10-hour requirement, we can work that out on an individual basis.

Overall expectations for volunteers is that they arrive to any scheduled shift on time, are timely with any communications, be prepared to work and work well with others, help out where needed and be pro-active when they can, be friendly and courteous with the public, and have fun.

How to Apply • Complete the EPAC Volunteer Application Form online: https://tinyurl.com/EPArtCenter • Questions? Email Jes Schrom, EPAC Supervisor at JSchrom@edenprairie.org or call the EPAC at 952-949-8304.

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Art Works Agency Description Art Works is an organization designed to enhance the local arts community by connecting working artists, arts organizations, and the community in creative gathering spaces. Art Works has studio space for working artists, a fine art gallery, an experimental performance hall, a developing makerspace, and community gathering spaces within the environment made by creative people. Position Description Art Works has a number of volunteer opportunities based on the interests/skills/availability of the volunteer. 1. Office Support: • Volunteer at the front desk: giving tours, answering phone calls, greeting customers, paperwork, light housekeeping, and helping with organizational tasks to support the operational needs of the organization. • When - Tuesdays between 10-6, Wednesdays between 10-4, Fridays between 10-2, second Saturdays of the month between 10-2. 2. Art Exhibit Installation: • We have needs to support the starts and ends of each exhibit cycle: work being dropped off and picked up by artists, design of information tags for exhibits, design of support materials for each exhibit, etc. • Example: Install incoming art exhibit in the galleries, 2D and 3D work. Requires ability to do some lifting and ladder work. Fri April 24, 10-2 3. Event Assistance: • What - greeting and directing visitors, assisting with food set up and clean up, and other general building tasks • When - Annual Fundraiser April 25, 5-11pm, Exhibit Opening Sunday, May 2, all day event 8am-5pm 4. Building Maintenance: • We have ongoing project needs related to building maintenance: landscaping upkeep, basement cleaning, cleaning and creating better organization systems for our equipment/supplies/spaces. We are open Tuesdays (10am-6pm), Wednesdays (10am-4pm), Fridays (10am-2am), and the second Saturday of each month (10am-2am). Sometimes there are options outside those hours, but we prefer to keep those hours as primary options. We look for volunteers to be clear about their skills and interests, and to show up for the shifts and tasks they have volunteered to support. Students should be self-directed and competent and to report the progress upon the end of each shift so that work is not redundant. How to Apply Students should apply by emailing admin@artworkseagan.org. They should include their time availability, and a general framework of interests and experiences. The email need not be lengthy but should include both and email and a phone number for us to return contact. We will ask interested volunteers more to assess fit and best options for a great experience for both us as the org and the volunteer.

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Caponi Art Park Agency Description Caponi Art Park, located on 60-acres of rolling, wooded hills that are embedded with art in Eagan, Minnesota, is a distinctive community space offering cultural and educational experiences in an inviting, natural setting. Designed as a single, unified work of art the meandering trails follow the topography of the grounds like contour drawings animated by everyone who walks them, and the rock walls and shaped hills are the sculpture into which conventional works are integrated. The Park has miles of walking paths, a sculpture garden, outdoor amphitheater — the Theater in the Woods — as well as spaces for reflection and relaxation. Experiencing the Park is, in a sense, Caponi Art Park’s primary program. Position Description Students will help in a variety of administration tasks and tasks that arise through out the work day. Task range from talking to park visitors, assisting in program creation/implementation, to grounds work and emergency weather damage repair. This will be a great way to experiences the chaotic nature of small arts organizations and learn what it takes to be flexible and self motivated. Park staff is in office 9-5 during the week. Students will talk to staff to find the best time during the week that fits within everyone’s schedules. How to Apply Email, Steven Read steven@caponiartpark.org

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